Algeria v Germany was one of the most anticipated games of the World Cup, and with neither side capable of breaking the deadlock in a thrilling 90 minutes of action, the game went to extra time. Step forward – or rather instep forward – Andre Schurrle.

Thomas Muller may be Germany’s main goal threat but this time he turned provider, sweeping in a cross from the left into the path of the Chelsea player, who steered the ball expertly past the superb Algerian goalkeeper Rais M’Bolhi and into the net off his instep.

If it turns out to be the winner of the game, then it was a fine goal to win a fine match. If not, then there are more delights in store.